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Jhol Kuala Lumpur – Coastal Indian Cuisine Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau There are many fine Indian restaurants in KL, but not many that focus exclusively on Indian coastal cuisine. Throw in a legendary international legacy, and you’ve now got two …
Italian Summer Menu – Natalina Italian Kitchen, Avenue K Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Peter Tan I have been a long-time fan of Natalina Italian Kitchen. At one stage, when I lived in KLCC, I visited at least weekly, tucked away in a booth at the back. It was a tab…
Dolly Dim Sum Turns Ten: A Decade of “Dim Sum All Dolled Up” Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau It’s been nearly a decade since our last visit to Dolly Dim Sum in December 2015, and the moment feels ripe to raise a pair of chopsticks in celebration. Now […]
Chef Hiroshi Matsuda – Now Leading Tatsu Japanese Restaurant, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau With the arrival of Executive Japanese Chef Hiroshi Matsuda this March, Tatsu has turned a tasteful new page—one steepe…
Wine & Spirits Promotions Kuala Lumpur: Mr. Chow Liquor Store Monica Tindall Few liquor stores can claim their origin story begins in a cult Hong Kong comedy-horror film—but then again, Mr. Chow Liquor Store doesn’t do ordinary. Inspired by the irreveren…
Vagabond KL – Desa Sri Hartamas, Pan Asian Restaurant & Bar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Vagabond KL is a delicious culmination of a journey undertaken by its founders, Chefs Woon Ming and Daniel Kong, alongside Daniel’s broth…
KL Restaurant Week 2025 Summer Edition – Amazonas TRX Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Kuala Lumpur’s dining scene is always a thrill, and it’s set to become even more exciting with the Summer 2025 edition of KL Restaurant Week, running from Ju…
Barraca – The Campus Ampang, Spanish Tapas Bar Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Ivan Chong Barraca at The Campus Ampang brings the essence of Spanish tapas to Kuala Lumpur, where tradition meets thoughtful innovation with a pork-free menu. Chef Ignasi Prats and h…
The Ottoman KL – Balkan Restaurant, TTDI Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Peter Tan I’d never tasted Balkan cuisine before. But from the first bite at the Ottoman KL, I knew it wouldn’t be the last. In fact, we’d never tasted anything like this in KL. That’s probabl…
Dancing Fish – The Campus KL Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a fish to dance, and you feed a happy Yum List crew on a rainy Monday afternoon. We enter Dancing Fish’s airy, bright new […]
Lo & Behold – Jalan Petaling KL, Chinatown Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau Playful, modern, and just a touch mischievous, Lo & Behold has arrived in Jalan Petaling, KL, ready to charm and beguile with simply well-done smash burgers and a …
Via Pre Kuala Lumpur – Family-friendly Italian Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Peter Tan Heartfelt and handmade, Via Pre Kuala Lumpur has been serving authentic Italian fare from its sun-dappled corner in Bukit Damansara since opening in 2016. Now, with an upda…